Talent Acquisition Specialist

7 days ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Power Inc. Full time

Job Title:
Talent Acquisition Specialist

Company, Department:
Nova Scotia Power, Human Resources Department

Location:
Halifax, NS -Hybrid

Type of Employment:
Regular, Full Time

Closing Date:
May 10,2023

Reference Number: 11321

At Nova Scotia Power, we're committed to providing safe, reliable electricity so that our customers and communities can thrive.

We work across the province, from Yarmouth to Wreck Cove, to prevent power outages and to strengthen our electrical system—for today, and for the future.


As a subsidiary of Emera Inc, we provide 95% of the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power to approximately 540,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers.

Our company is focused on new technologies to enhance customer service and reliability, reduce emissions, and add renewable energy.

We are proud to live and work in Nova Scotia.

It's why we work to understand how we can give back meaningfully, support local organizations and work collaboratively to enhance the communities we call home.


We believe that every unique perspective should be valued and that everyone should have a sense of safety and belonging—at work, and in our communities.

Leveraging the thoughts of a diverse workforce helps us to be innovative and provide the best service to our customers.


As Talent Acquisition Specialist you will:

  • Partner with Nova Scotia Power's hiring managers and HR Business Partners to ensure a thorough understanding of the position requirements and expectations in order to develop a sourcing strategy.
  • Prepare job descriptions and manage postings on Nova Scotia Power's career websites as well as other relevant posting sites.
  • Responsible for implementing effective recruitment strategies to create talent pipelines, leveraging Social Media Networks and accounts for the company on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, encourage employee referrals.
  • Oversee the administrative process as well as the applicant system (ATS
  • Taleo) and manage the background and reference check processes, salary negotiation and creating job offers.
  • Prepare and process hiring transactions and documentation.
  • Participate in networking events, attend job fairs and other recruitment events.
  • Act as a brand ambassador and position Nova Scotia Power as the employer of choice we are.
  • Stay abreast of talent acquisition trends and best practices.
  • Analyze internal recruitment trends to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
  • Take on other adhoc projects and assignments as directed.

What skills will make you successful?
You recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and where possible possess the skills and experience listed below:

  • Post-secondary education in Business or Human Resources.
  • 2+ years of experience in Recruitment/Talent Acquisition with an emphasis on proactive sourcing.
  • Experience in using applicant tracking systems (ATS).
  • A power user of all social media.
  • Results oriented and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Exhibits excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
  • Skilled networker, with the ability to quickly develop and maintain working relationships and work in a team environment.
  • Proactive, resourceful and a quick learner who thrives on fastpaced challenge.
  • Ability to work with mínimal supervision, to multitask and prioritize.
At Nova Scotia Power, everyone is a leader in their own right.

Our Leadership Competencies set standards that advance our business strategy, deliver results for customers, and provide career development for employees.

The successful incumbent will be one who drives operation excellence for customers and builds strong collaborative relationships with a commitment to a respectful, inclusive and productive work environment while demonstrating integrity and a commitment to operational excellence for our customers.


Why join our team?
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Flexibility:Hybrid work model with flexible remote workdays.
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Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
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Grow Your Career:Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
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Community Engagement & Care:Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching & volunteer programs, and scholarships for children of employees.
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Competitive Compensation:A comprehensive benefits plan, short-term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.


As part of our commitment to health and safety, we continue to closely monitor and adjust our pandemic response as needed based on public health guidance, current epidemiology, and considerations regarding business continuity.

At this time the Emera Vaccine Policy, which outlines the requirement

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